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BEFORE YOU TAKE OFF ON VACAY – LEARN TO TAKE BETTER PHOTOS – AZ PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:05:20 +0000

Design*Lab Now Open – Mesa, AZ Commercial Photographer

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:15:34 +0000

My sister, Caroline DeCesare, just opened her first retail store, next door to my studio in Historic Downtown Mesa. We even put a door in the wall between our spaces so we can keep tabs on each other. Design Lab is a retail store dedicated to all the things we love:

*One-of-a-Kind items for your home

*Cute pillows

*Cool (and slightly irreverent) stationery

*Great lamps

*Design Books (lots of books)

*Our favorite writing implements and cool notebooks and journals

and lots of Etc. (items that don’t fit into any of these categories).

Jaimee Rose from the Arizona Republic, has lots to say about it here

Caroline is the owner of DeCesare Design Group , a very busy interior design firm specializing in luxury residential and commercial projects. She is also the mother of two wild boys (7 and 6) and pregnant with her 3rd (a girl!). And so, of course, this means she is looking for something to do so why not a little retail store?

And running the laboratory on a daily basis is the famous JeNNifer Linton of former Memory Lane Photo and Paper Arts fame. Doesn’t she look so cute in her lab coat and glasses?!

And the 3 Hotties from DeCesare Design Group–Whittlee Hamblin, Kelsey Hunzeker and Nicole Melde. The Dream Team. These Jr. Designers will be weighing in with their “Lab Picks” on a regular basis, helping you with knowledgeable advice about what would look cute for your home and how to live a more fabulous life.

Melissa Jill and the Giant Sandwich – A Blogging Metaphor

admin — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:26:38 +0000

I had lunch this week with amazing local wedding photographer Melissa Jill. She’s the go-to girl for weddings if you want it done right. So we ordered our lunch at Urban Picnic here in Downtown Mesa and I think her Tuna Salad was a bit more than she was expecting. Feed a small village anyone? During our lunch, we chatted about photography, business and life. She encouraged/inspired me to be more diligent in my blogging efforts and gave me some great information about how she makes times for her own blog (which is great, btw). Just thinking about working on my blog and the whole social media thing in general makes me feel like I’m trying to take a bite out of that towering tuna sandwich. Overwhelming, how can I find the time, who cares anyway? But…I am determined. So, here’s to the teeniest, tiniest bite of that REALLY big sandwich. A little old blog post, starring Melissa.

Note for Photographers: Melissa also just launched a new venture call Align Album Design for wedding photographers. I love this idea–there are very few good options for wedding album design out there and knowing Melissa, the customer service is fantastic. This is a girl that dots her i’s and crosses her t’s. Thanks for lunch Melissa, next time it’s on me!

Me and My Sister Designs – AZ Commercial Photographer

admin — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 20:27:06 +0000

These two ladies are so fun, funny and talented. They are Barbara and Mary from Me and My Sister Designs and it’s always a party when we have a shoot for them. This time they are debuting their Good Morning line of fabrics that they design for Moda Fabrics (those of you quilter out there know who I’m talking about!). Anyway, I can’t show you the newest photos but I can show you my fave from our last shoot—the new stuff will be appearing in the Better Homes and Gardens Quilting Mag very soon!

Let’s Do This! – Allison Tyler Jones Photography Workshop Mesa, AZ

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:51:34 +0000

At ATJ’s 2-Day Fly on The Wall Workshop on March 26-27, you can spend time with other photographers,

try out new shooting techniques,learn to better your business and do it all in a fab environment.

Call today to reserve your space. Spaces are limited. #480-584-5267

Need A Confidence Boost? Allison Tyler Jones Photography Workshop

admin — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 23:50:08 +0000

The Fly on The Wall Workshop is Back! Two jam-packed days of business inspiration and hands-on technique. Your brain will be bursting with ideas and information. Call today to register. Studio #480-584-5267 or Cell #480-593-3079

ATJ @ AZPPA – The Business of Family and Children Photography

admin — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:40:24 +0000

Guess what I’m doing next Monday night? Speaking at AZPPA‘s March Meeting about Photographing Families and Kids–my favorite topic! So if you’re a photographer and interested in helping your business grow, come on down and add to the discussion! It’s Monday, March 5th at the Airport Hilton in Phoenix. Come at 6 pm for networking and the show starts at 7pm.

MESA AZ IS ON THE MAP – REPUBLICAN DEBATES IN DOWNTOWN MESA – MESA PHOTOGRAPHER

admin — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:46:38 +0000

It was a big day in Downtown Mesa yesterday. Made me proud to be a Fifth Generation Mesa Native. As you may have heard, the Republican Debates were held last night and the whole city was buzzing with it. The City of Mesa asked me to document the event which was exhilarating, fascinating and exhausting all at the same time. Here are some highlights.

Don’t Miss It! FOUND ATJ and DDG

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It’s That Time Again….

admin — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:00:08 +0000

Yes, even though it’s still warm out, Christmas will still come and you still need to have amazing cards that will make your not-so-good friends jealous and your BFF’s weep with delight. Both of these reactions will result in the inevitable phone calls from said friends gushing about how creative you are and how your kids have grown. So, pick up the phone now because the email blast has already gone out and ATJ’s Christmas Card Day is filling up quickly! Go here for the nitty gritty.